Saturdays in December
Christmas in Excelsior is a magical time. Trees adorned with white lights, old fashion lamp poles entwined with evergreens and holly, snow-covered streets filled with bustling shoppers, adoring the quintessential small-town holiday experience. This is a tradition both community members and businesses have come to anticipate and expect with the first chill in the air.
Christmas in Excelsior is a month-long series of events kicking off with Small Business Saturday the Saturday after Thanksgiving followed by the tree-lighting, carolers, hot cocoa, Santa visits, and sleigh rides the first weekend in December. Festivities continue each weekend til Christmas.
Come enjoy our community, local shops, restaurants and holiday spirit!
Christmas in Excelsior is a month-long series of events kicking off with Small Business Saturday the Saturday after Thanksgiving followed by the tree-lighting, carolers, hot cocoa, Santa visits, and sleigh rides the first weekend in December. Festivities continue each weekend til Christmas.
Come enjoy our community, local shops, restaurants and holiday spirit!
2020 SCHEDULE
Our traditional events including the tree lighting, wagon rides, Santa visit, and hot cocoa bar have all been canceled due to the Minnesota State COVID-19 Event Ordinances.
Stay tuned for our Holiday Gift Guides launching on November 23!
Stay tuned for our Holiday Gift Guides launching on November 23!
Christmas in Excelsior is 100% Community Funded
THANK YOU to our 2020 Community Sponsors & Donors!
These funds cover everything from Christmas lights strung down Water Street as well as on the large trees from Excelsior entry points, planter decor, wagon rides, carolers, the Saturday hot cocoa bar as well as wreaths & garland.
Help us achieve this goal and celebrate the magical season!